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as in to visit
to make a brief visit
I just thought I'd run in and pick up my package
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as in to arrest
to take or keep under one's control by authority of law
if we catch you shoplifting again, we're going to run you in
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Recent Examples of run in
CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
Pirates pitcher Yohan Ramírez made a throwing error of his own to lead off the bottom of the 11th, putting the winning run in scoring position.
—Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
The signs include tips on safely navigating coyote encounters if a run-in occurs.
—Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 9 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Garcia opened the game with a leadoff homer and the Royals added another run in the eighth inning when Garcia doubled and scored on a sacrifice fly by Vinnie Pasquantino.
—CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
Pirates pitcher Yohan Ramírez made a throwing error of his own to lead off the bottom of the 11th, putting the winning run in scoring position.
—Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
Noun
Kilman might yet play an important role in the club’s run-in.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
The signs include tips on safely navigating coyote encounters if a run-in occurs.
—Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run in
Verb
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The Golden State Warriors visit Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers in Western Conference play Sunday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Opening her multiday visit to China on Tuesday, Cheng visited Nanjing, which was the capital of China when it was ruled by the Kuomintang.—
Janis Mackey Frayer,
NBC news,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Officers arrived shortly after and tried to arrest him, but the suspect sped away, with the convertible's roof partially up, nearly losing control of the car after driving over a sidewalk.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Roberts-Smith, 47, was arrested on April 7 and charged with five counts of war crime murder involving the deaths of five Afghans in Uruzgan province in 2009 and 2012.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Other sources for asteroid activity include breakup when an asteroid spins too fast, tidal forces ripping apart asteroids during close encounters with a planet, or gas release.—
Patrick M. Shober,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
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That first encounter was when the woman was on the congressman’s team.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Shaw says a firearm that was believed to have been used was seized.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The laws, which her party backed in recent years, eliminated preliminary detention in certain cases and raised the threshold for seizing criminal assets.—
Franklin Briceño,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Cynthia proceeds to call Porsha, and Angela grabs the phone, executing an amazing assist like her baller husband, and forces Porsha to speak directly to Kelli.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
13 Apr. 2026
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As soon as the door opens, Sadie jumps up to greet Koch before darting off to grab a toy, bounding back toward Koch with her tail still wagging.—
Shafiq Najib,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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However, according to Griffith's roommate Louis Colombo, Flores Narvaez would still come over to their house to hang out with Griffith and watch TV.—
Mason Leath,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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News of Ross’ decision came over the weekend.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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New development sales at that level have also picked up, suggesting that well-priced, turnkey properties are still finding buyers.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Red Sox finally settled down and picked up a big series win at home this week to end their first homestand, but overall the start of the 2026 season has been a colossal failure.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The 42-year-old Swanson overmatched Landwehr with a bevy of punches to the head before referee Herb Dean stepped in to stop the fight with 54 seconds left in the opening round.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Marve takes over for Robert Livingston — now with the Denver Broncos — and Marion steps in for Pat Shurmur.—
Pat Graham,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Run in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20in. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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